Open House- The Real Estate and Mortgage Show: January 5, 2019

Open House- The Real Estate and Mortgage Show: January 5, 2019

Date Posted: January 7, 2019

Rates may be headed down given trends in the bond markets. If a bank is calling to lock in a rate, it is best to consult with your Mortgage Broker for sound advice- especially if your rate is lower than what it being offered.

On the real estate side, December saw a drop in the market for sales. Residential sales were down 15.7% and condo sales were down 6.8% from last December. Weather and inventory may have played a role in this decrease. In terms of home prices, residential was up 4.7% and condos were up by 9%. In terms of year-to-date, sales were up 2.4% and average sale price was up by 3.9%. The average sale price was $407,000. Given the inventory levels we saw through 2018, in December there were only 2691 homes on the market- 2075 residential homes and 616 condos.

Even with the low inventory levels, your home still needs to be priced properly. Consulting with a trusted Real Estate Agent can help ensure this is accomplished.

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